FAQ
What is the cost?
The fee for the program will be $3250 US. This single fee
covers both sessions. If paying for each session individually,
a $500 processing fee will be added on. The payments are
due no later than 30 days before the beginning of each
session.
What is included in the price?
The price includes registration for all eight days of meetings, including course materials and some breakfast and mid-day lunch meals. Participants are responsible for lodging expenses and non-provided meals. Convenient hotel recommendations will be provided. Travel to or from Washington, DC and Munich is not included.
How does one become a Fellow?
Applications for 2023-2024 Global Fellows are due by
August 31, 2022. Early applications are encouraged in May,
June and July, as early applicants may be notified of their
acceptance by August 1, 2023. Fellows’ slots are limited in
number. Hence, those who apply early will have a better
opportunity for selection. An application form can be filled
out online here.
Who should participate as a Global Fellow?
The program is intended for intellectual property lawyers,
including patent attorneys, who have been in practice for 8-
15 years, who expect to have a strong international focus in
their practice in years to come, and who have achieved
recognition within their own organizations as potential future
leaders.
How many Global Fellows will there be?
One of the fundamental aspects of the program is to limit
the number of participants both in order to maximize the
quality of instruction and to foster connections that will last
for many years. With this in mind, participation will be
limited to a maximum of 24 Fellows.
Do participants have to attend both sessions?
Yes, fellows are expected to attend all four days of both sessions in order to get maximum benefit from the program. if you are unable to attend one of the two sessions, a substitute will be accepted. if no substitute can be found, a refund for half of the program cost, minus a $500 processing fee will be provided.